Emmanuel Duncan recaps the Prince Celebration 2026 Block Party and Sing Along, which brought fans, neighbors and music lovers together in downtown Minneapolis for a free celebration of one of the most iconic artists the world has ever known.
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Minneapolis Set to Glow for the Winterapolis Light Up and Winter Kickoff
Minneapolis is launching the winter season with the Winterapolis Light Up and Winter Kickoff on November 28. The free family event features holiday markets, crafts, live music, trolley rides, and a citywide lighting ceremony on Nicollet Mall and inside IDS Crystal Court.
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Uniquely Global’s new vendor market launches at Gaviidae Common in downtown Minneapolis
Uniquely Global is launching a weekly vendor market at Gaviidae Common in downtown Minneapolis, providing a platform for small businesses, creatives, and performers to showcase their work in a professional setting.
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Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Drag Brunch brings Selena magic to CRAVE Minneapolis
Join Sasha Cassadine for an unforgettable Selena tribute brunch at CRAVE Rooftop in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday, April 6, 2025, featuring hits like “Amor Prohibido” and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom”.
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Disney on Ice: Into the Magic Brings Enchanting Adventure to Target Center
Disney on Ice: Into the Magic is a must-see event featuring beloved Disney characters and iconic moments, with world-class ice skating, dazzling choreography, and beloved Disney soundtracks.
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Breakfast Bar of MN
The Breakfast Bar of MN in downtown Minneapolis has thrived despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to strong community support and adaptability, and is poised for long-term success with continued community backing and strategic expansion.
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Downtown by Design: Minneapolis’ Vision for 2035
Minneapolis is embarking on a 10-year vision for Downtown Minneapolis, crafted by leaders, residents, business owners, artists, and community advocates, to create a welcoming environment for all and prioritize safety, inclusivity, and opportunity for all.
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Taste of Minnesota delivers hometown flavor
The final day of the 2024 Taste of Minnesota featured a star-studded lineup of musicians, including Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Ruben Studdard and more.
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Timberwolves block party planned for Game 2 of Western Conference Finals
The Timberwolves are hosting a block party before and during Game 2.
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New downtown Mpls bar offers ‘premium’ sports viewing
Tom’s Watch Bar in downtown Minneapolis offers a unique sports viewing experience.
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Downtown boosters want buses off Nicollet Mall
Metro Transit is considering moving buses off Nicollet Mall to allow for more retail, art, and green space opportunities.
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A food desert in downtown Minneapolis?
Some Minneapolis downtown residents struggle with access to groceries.
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Will Black businesses save downtown Minneapolis?
Minneapolis Downtown Council’s Chameleon Shoppes program helps BIPOC- and women-owned businesses fill vacant retail spaces.
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​How can downtown Minneapolis be revitalized?
‘I personally feel safe. I see it as a city. Those who don’t come here say they don’t feel safe.’
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Sign of the times: Prince Rogers Nelson Way
On Tuesday, June 7, on what would have been the legend’s 64th birthday, the stretch of road that he made world-famous was formally rechristened ‘Prince Rogers Nelson Way.’
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Honoring Prince: community reactions to new street sign and mural
‘Honoring Prince in this way, in the wake of what we have been through, is important for the soul of this city.’
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Artist Hiero Veiga now painting Prince mural in downtown Mpls
‘Hiero’s a brilliant talent, and his work is breathtaking.’
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BCA investigating fatal police shooting in downtown Minneapolis
The Minnesota BCA is investigating a fatal police shooting by a Minneapolis police officer that occurred in downtown Minneapolis.
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Street art fest makes a return to downtown Minneapolis
‘Artists have really held us up this past year and sustained us. It will be great to celebrate our return to the street with them and the rest of the downtown community.’
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No calm before this storm – marches, protests precede ‘trial of the century’
A pall hangs over Minneapolis this week—and to a lesser extent over Minnesota and the nation—as many hold their collective breath in anticipation of the Derek Chauvin trial.